We took the train.
It was raining all the way. And raining in Lecco. From the train station there, we realized our hotel was actually in another village–Magiannico–so we got back on the bikes. We stopped at a cafe where some old men were playing cards and drinking 11am beers. They (very animatedly) pointed us in the right direction as the rain started again and we donned our little hoodie windbreakers. (We have finally ditched the crossing-guard ponchos and bought some other water-proof jackets for riding). Three kilometers later or so, when we got in sight of our hotel, we heard a honk behind us and realized one of the old men had gotten in his car and followed behind us to make sure we got there.
The place turned out to have a Michelin restaurant, and oh it was good. We took a walk by the lake under the overcast skies and then ate again. This morning we took the train to Milano, another to our hotel. Tomorrow, Napoli–I plan to stand in line for the famous pizza–and then to Positano, back to Barcelona, and home.
Thank you for reading my blog. If I don’t right down the specifics and share them with people, I know I will forget them.
Good luck to everyone on your rides–cos we’re all on one, aren’t we? If you want to share yours with me, I’d love to hear about it and cheer you on. We specks need to stick together.
Much love,
Ranj
bicicletaloca 
That was so wonderful for that man to follow you and make sure you got there! Hope you have a wonderful time in Naples and Positano! xo
Just looked at the photos. Have to show Hudson the whip cream one! Be safe and just keep pedaling!
Sniff.:(
Have a great time! Enjoy it, you did it! Love you
Thanks so much for my summer reading and for all the wonderful stories and life lessons. From one speck to another, your stories are truly inspirational; Hot chocolate, Animal totems, Farting at inappropriate moments and the marvel of the “4-day adjustment” period. Safe travels home and Happy Birthday.
Mad respect!
Rif
Thank you, Rif! And everyone thanks for reading. Positano birthday doesn’t suck! Big hugs and love.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, RANJ!!!!
Love,
Steven, Bess, and Hudson
Whew glad that’s done; it’s more than enough to take the ride with you through these lines!! Happy Birthday and now I wish I was there to help you soak up all of that Positano down time. X
Just now reading all of this! Love your writing Ranj- as I sat reading at my computer, i’d bust out laughing and the kids would ask what was so funny. So glad you guys made it- you should be proud! Hugs and kisses to you both!!
Thanks Susie! Miss you!!! Love to all of you!
Can’t tell you how much I enjoyed taking this ride with you. Can’t tell you how happy I am that I did it sitting in front of the computer. Love you. Jack